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Congressman Paul Gosar Votes to Repeal the 1099 Provision

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Today, U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar, DDS (AZ-01) voted in favor of H.R. 4, The Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act, which does away with the onerous 1099 provision in the health care bill. Gosar is a cosponsor of this bill which passed the House of Representatives on a vote of 314 – 112.

Congressman Paul Gosar Presses Secretary Salazar for Assistance on Short-Term Flood Mitigation in Flagstaff

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During today’s House Natural Resources Committee hearing on “Department of Interior Spending and the President’s Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Proposal,” U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar, DDS (AZ-01) asked the Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar, for assistance with short-term flood mitigation in Flagstaff. In his questioning, Congressman Gosar emphasized the need for cross-agency coordination with the City of Flagstaff, Coconino County and members of the community to ensure appropriate actions are taken in advance of monsoon season. In response, Secretary Salazar acknowledged the gravity of the situation and committed to working with the Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, the U.S. Forest Service, and other relevant agencies on possible solutions.